Subj : Question for the nominees
To   : Dan Clough
From : Michiel van der Vlist
Date : Fri Feb 28 2025 14:11:31

Hello Dan,

On Thursday February 27 2025 10:52, you wrote to Tim Schattkowsky:

 TS>> - often writing a fido messages feels crippled compared to
 TS>> an email, mostly because of the lack of support for embedded
 TS>> images and attachments, but also because text formatting becomes
 TS>> an issue. This, providing compatible mechanics for transporting
 TS>> larger messages with richer content is a major area for
 TS>> advancement. This means option more reliable text formatting and
 TS>> the inclusion of Images. Something that is simple to implement
 TS>> based on existing internet- and FTSC standards.

 DC> I don't mind going on record here to say that I'd be opposed to this.
 DC> I don't *want* "richer content" in Fidonet messages.  I want them to
 DC>  remain as plain text.  If I want fancy formatting and images, I'll
 DC> use some other platform for that.  I *like* that Fidonet is plain and
 DC> simple.

On this I agree with you. If I want more that just plain text i will use some other medium.


Cheers, Michiel

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